Board votes to issue RFP for comprehensive service‑delivery review, with police portion separated

The board voted July 7 to recommend that staff issue a request for proposals for a comprehensive service‑delivery review of village operations. Scope and purpose: the village manager said the review is intended to examine the full range of municipal services — emergency services, utilities, public works and others — and to identify opportunities to improve performance and employee engagement. The RFP is to be divided into two parts so the police department receives a tailored assessment and the rest of the village is reviewed as a second part of the same engagement. Cost and phasing: staff said money already is budgeted for an employee compensation review and that the village will evaluate proposals and consider phasing (phase 1/phase 2) if full funding is not available immediately. Trustee action: Trustee Leaflet moved to recommend staff proceed with issuance of the RFP; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call vote. The board’s roll call in the transcript recorded ayes from trustees present, including trustee names recorded during the roll call sequence and Mayor Dodge. Next steps: staff will advertise the RFP, evaluate proposals and return to the board with recommended consultants, costs and a proposed scope and phasing strategy. Staff also will include an option in the RFP to bid the work in phases to match the available budget.